Literate and illiterate world population in Albania
Albania: Literate and illiterate world population was 2.32 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2.32
World rank
97th
of 128 countries
All-time high
27.5
in 1950
All-time low
1.19
in 2017
Years of data
7
1950–2023
Literate and illiterate world population in Albania, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Albania recorded 2.32 for literate and illiterate world population in 2023.
That represents a change of down 15.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Albania peaked at 27.5 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 1.19, in 2017.
That places Albania 97th out of 128 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Literate and illiterate world population in Albania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 27.5 | — |
| 2001 | 1.29 | -95.3% |
| 2008 | 4.06 | +214.7% |
| 2011 | 3.15 | -22.4% |
| 2012 | 2.75 | -12.7% |
| 2017 | 1.19 | -56.7% |
| 2023 | 2.32 | +95.0% |
Albania compared with similar countries
- Albania's 2.32 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.55, 51% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Albania's 2.32 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.5, 1.5× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 27.5 | 27.5 | 27.5 | 1 |
| 2000s | 2.67 | 1.29 | 4.06 | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.36 | 1.19 | 3.15 | 3 |
| 2020s | 2.32 | 2.32 | 2.32 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Albania
More population data for Albania
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -1.31 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.03 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -1.31 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -2.36 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 2,456 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.286 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -1.32 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -1.31 (2100)
- Population density 43.25 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 36,822 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Albania?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Albania was 2.32 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 27.5 in 1950.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.19 in 2017.
- How does Albania rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Albania ranks 97th out of 128 countries with data for 2023.
- Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Albania data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Literate and illiterate world population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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